Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

Write social media and mobile technology policies. Hire a graphic designer to design a square avatar(s). Create an e-mail signature that includes your website, blog, and social networking links. Write content and secure photos for website pages. Add social networking icons. Purchase a digital camera.

Social Media 270

Social Media Social Media Tech 270

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 26, 2012

Add your nonprofit’s Twibbon/avatar to your Google+ Profile picture. Upload your nonprofit’s avatar as one (or all five) of your featured profile photos. Add links to your nonprofit’s website, blog, and social networking communities. Post quality content to the Google+ Stream.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 16, 2014

Then when planning your content strategy, add the awareness day campaign(s) to your editorial calendar. It should also detail as least three actions that your donors and supporters can take on the awareness day, such as make a donation, sign a petition, share the page with their social networks, become a volunteer, and so on.

Awareness 267

Awareness Causes Social Media Mobile 267

Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

Prominently feature the date (November 28), the #GivingTuesday hashtag, a “Donate” button, links to your social networks, social sharing, and an e-newsletter opt-in. Optional: List three additional calls-to-action (share on social media, become a monthly donor, become a #GivingTuesday Ambassador, etc.).

Social Media 260

Social Media Practice Media NGO 260

Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 5, 2011

To jump-start your group, you will need to promote it on your website, in your e-newsletter, and in your social networking profiles. Use a Horizontal Avatar. LinkedIn Groups are the only community discussed in this book that uses a rectangular avatar instead of a square one. Enable Promotions and Jobs.

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Linkedin Group Practice Management 196

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 8, 2012

Add your nonprofit’s Twibbon/avatar to your Google+ Profile picture. Upload your nonprofit’s avatar as one (or all five) of your featured profile photos. Add links to your nonprofit’s website, blog, and social networking communities. Post quality content to the Google+ Stream.

Google 213

Google Practice gMail Avatar 213

Byte Technology

AUGUST 8, 2017

Still others allow back and forth dialogues between your site’s users and frequent visitors and those who follow you on various social networking sites. But before you run out and grab a social media plugin, first check out BuddyPress, a sister program to WordPress. If your site is content rich, consider Sufia as a theme option.

WordPress 100

WordPress Site System Plugin 100

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 3, 2012

Your nonprofit’s online donation process – from clicking the “Donate Now” button to receiving the follow-up “Thank You” email – to make certain that your nonprofit is not making simple mistakes that could be costing your nonprofit thousands of dollars in lost donations or social media ROI. The design and content of your nonprofit’s blog.

Social Media 170

Social Media Communication Media Online 170

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2016

Instagram’s new algorithm will require top-notch visual and video content which most small nonprofits will struggle to create and curate. As a result of this temporary decline in social media ROI, web and email campaigns are being rejuvenated and very soon digital payments within social networks will revitalize online fundraising.

Social Media 100

Social Media Media Social St. Louis 100

TechImpact

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

It is easy to overlook some small aspects of Twitter, that’s why we’ve compiled this list of simple things you can do to help increase interaction on your nonprofits Twitter account according to Julia Claire Campbell of JC Social Marketing. Upload an avatar, and fill out a short blurb about your nonprofit in the bio.

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Twitter Tips Nonprofit Avatar 254

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 3, 2012

Your nonprofit’s online donation process – from clicking the “Donate Now” button to receiving the follow-up “Thank You” email – to make certain that your nonprofit is not making simple mistakes that could be costing your nonprofit thousands of dollars in lost donations or social media ROI. The design and content of your nonprofit’s blog.

Social Media 150

Social Media Communication Media Online 150

Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 7, 2011

Overall, the default settings are to make your profiles and content accessible to everyone, so if privacy is important to you, sure to review 21 Google+ Privacy Tips and then visit Account Settings > Profile and Privacy: 4. Add a your nonprofit’s Twibbon/avatar to your Google Profile picture.

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Google Practice Profile Avatar 207

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 12, 2011

Use a Square Version of Your Organization’s Logo as Your Avatar on Social Media Sites. It’s very important that you invest the time and resources needed to designing a visually distinct, square avatar that matches the overall branding of your nonprofit. Delete content that is off-topic or inappropriate in character.

Social Media 222

Social Media Media Avatar Organization 222

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 9, 2012

The successful use of social media requires a significant time investment. To be successful on the Social Web, nonprofits need to have a presence on mutliple social networks and should be consistently creating content that can be shared on the Social Web, such as blog posts, photos, and videos.

Social Media 272

Social Media Management Media Social 272

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

Innovation in online fundraising was driven by the release of new technology, such as email marketing services like MailChimp in 2001, the launch of WordPress ( a content management system now used by 44% of nonprofits worldwide ) in 2003, and social networking websites beginning with Myspace in 2005.

Practice 339

Practice Online Fundraising Nonprofit 339

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 3, 2012

Your nonprofit’s online donation process – from clicking the “Donate Now” button to receiving the follow-up “Thank You” email – to make certain that your nonprofit is not making simple mistakes that could be costing your nonprofit thousands of dollars in lost donations or social media ROI. The design and content of your nonprofit’s blog.

Social Media 100

Social Media Communication Media Online 100

Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 14, 2014

It’s estimated that by late 2014 or early 2015 the majority of adults will get their information from social networks rather than search engines and that social networks will become the primary source of referral traffic to your website and blog. The effective use of social networks is a skill not to be underestimated.

Social Network 276

Social Network Content Network Practice 276

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 16, 2012

” Now, just two weeks into January, I am completely addicted to pinning boards for social good on Pinterest. I haven’t been this hooked on a new social networking site since I first got on Twitter in June 2008, and based on recent data released by comScore and Hitwise, Pinterest traffic is soaring.

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Profile Nonprofit Twitter Social Network 256

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 11, 2012

To follow up on Monday’s post about why nonprofits should consider hiring a social media manger , below is an excerpt from Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits that helps further explore the time commitment necessary to create and sustain a comprehensive social media stategy for your nonprofit.

Social Media 245

Social Media Media Ning Social 245

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 3, 2012

Your supporters also want to see what your staff and working space look like – the human beings behind the avatar, if you will. One of the simplest ways to significantly increase your nonprofit’s return on investment (ROI) from using social media is to learn basic HTML. Learn basic HTML.

Social Media 247

Social Media Media Management Social 247

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 11, 2016

We have entered a new era of social media marketing. While posting boring content on Facebook, Twitter, and even Instagram may have been forgiven by your supporters in the early days, Snapchatters will have little patience with lame attempts to market your nonprofit on Snapchat. Do not be lame on Snapchat.

Mobile 100

Mobile Nonprofit Artist Social Media 100

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 14, 2013

It is clearly not a fad, and yet the vast majority of nonprofits have zero budgets for social media. Ask for your raise first, and then ask for a budget for graphic design work (avatar, Twitter background, YouTube Channel background, Facebook banners, etc.), and training (HTML, photo-editing, social and mobile media best practices ).

Social Media 244

Social Media Management Media Social 244

Care2

APRIL 26, 2013

” You’re likely to hear answers like, I signed a petition, changed my avatar on Twitter, or liked them on Facebook. Engagement Level 2: Millennial Content Consumer. At this level, Millennials have moved beyond general interest to content consumption. Online Organizing Social Networking Trends Web 2.0'

Create 78

Create Indianapolis Houston Influence 78

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 23, 2007

When I saw the title of this post, " I'm Engaged ," I thought he was talking about the report that The Network Centric Advocacy Blog mentions as a must-read for advocacy and communication staff called Activation Point. Social Network Fragmentation. Social network fragmentation? Social networking burnout?

Social Network 50

Social Network Nptech Tag Summary 50

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Related Webinar: Social Media Best Practices for Nonprofits. billion monthly active users , Facebook is the largest social network in the world. Without a doubt, your nonprofit’s donors and supporters use Facebook on a regular basis and thus Facebook should be your first priority in your social media strategy.

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Facebook Practice Avatar Nonprofit 364

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 5, 2021

Related Webinar: Social Media Best Practices for Nonprofits. With one billion active monthly users, Instagram is a very powerful social network used by nonprofits worldwide. After a supporter follows your nonprofit, your avatar is how they will mentally and visually connect your brand to your Instagram posts.

Practice 363

Practice Nonprofit Avatar Social Media 363

Have Fun - Do Good

JULY 26, 2007

Part of my job is to help put together Net Tuesdays in San Francisco, monthly meetings for social changemakers and web innovators to socialize, network and share resources. Audio and video content will be streamed live between the two worlds. Create an account and avatar for yourself, also free.

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Second Life San Francisco Celebrate Life 40

NTEN

OCTOBER 28, 2009

Ted Roden, the founder of artsy social sharing site Enjoysthin.gs , says that ever since he started pushing new shared items live to the browsers of people on his site - the time people have spent on Enjoysthin.gs With an effective User Interface, a flowing river of news can be a very compelling way to consume content.

Web 73

Web Examples Time Action 73

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 10, 2006

Election Day Debriefs What we can learn about online politics from the 2006 Campaigns from e-politics offers some lessons and takeaways about social networking and other traditional technology tools deployed for political campaigns. 15th including a session on using Machinima to create political and social change videos.

Wiki 50

Wiki Vlog Machinima Bookmarking 50

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 5, 2009

In fact, I'll be arriving in a Jetson like transportation and my avatar will probably look a lot like Jane Jetson. . After watching almost all the Jetson's episodes on YouTube, I thought I better start to dig into the content. If you'd like to participate, I have 10 FREE PASSES to give away.

Virtual 84

Virtual Brain Nonprofit Global 84

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 5, 2014

Write a Mobile and Social Fundraising Strategic Plan : - Overview (Stats, the rise of mobile, etc.). Action Items (Mobile-optimize donate page, launch presence on Instagram, host Google+ Hangout, rebrand social networks, etc.). Track and report success in a Social Media ROI spreadsheet. Tumblr : Post humorous content.

Mobile 209

Mobile Chapter Fundraising YouTube 209

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 26, 2007

They are using RSS to stream content, including resources tagged with NpTech tag in del.icio.us. we should add some questions to our NpTech Tag research about how people are aggregating and republishing content tagged with the NpTech Tag. Check out the SDCTC Community Portal (is the idea of a "portal" web 2.0 " Web 2.0,

Summary 50

Summary Conversation Wiki California 50

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 18, 2013

Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits was released in August 2011 and despite the rapid change occurring on the Social and Mobile Web, 90% of the content still rings true. Thus, please be careful when using any tool that automates posts from one social network to another.

Social Media 269

Social Media Social Chapter Media 269

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 18, 2013

Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits was released in August 2011 and despite the rapid change occurring on the Social and Mobile Web, 90% of the content still rings true. Thus, please be careful when using any tool that automates posts from one social network to another.

Social Media 214

Social Media Social Chapter Media 214

Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 22, 2012

After spending all that energy and time researching, writing, and editing 75,000+ words about social and mobile media best practices for nonprofits – living and breathing it for three months straight – it was frustrating, heart-breaking, mind-boggling even to have to let it go and accept that the book was going to be imperfect.

Social Media 260

Social Media Social Chapter Media 260

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 30, 2012

Ideal for mobile social networkers, this $.99 A social search tool that allows you to easily track mentions of your nonprofit on social networking sites, blogs, and websites. A great source for images for your nonprofit’s website, blog, e-newsletter, and social networking profiles. Based in the U.K.,

Fun 270

Fun Resource Mobile Social Media 270

Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 28, 2015

Snapchat is a mobile app where users share snaps with one another, but unlike other visual social networks, the snaps disappear once they are viewed. You need unique, real-time content that appeals to Snapchat’s teen and millennial user base and that requires time and resources that many nonprofits simply do not have.

Create 100

Create Avatar Teen Mobile 100